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bereavement

[bih-reev-muhnt] / bɪˈriv mənt /


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While her mother struggled to cope with the bereavement, Dawson found an interest in psychology and emotions.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Knowing what to say or how to support someone after a bereavement can be difficult.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Julie said that bereavement midwives offered "good, compassionate care" for parents going through the review process, as well as those who return for subsequent pregnancies which can often be traumatising.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Perhaps the most moving parts of the documentary are the stories of how books can become lifelines for people facing bereavement or intense loneliness.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

But she was making a bereavement call, and that trumped any trepidation.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Their models projected that, even if all of the conflict-related deaths ceased after 2023, past bereavements would continue to impact communities and individuals until at least 2070.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024

The courage of Josua Tuisova and Sam Matavesi, who have played on at this World Cup while stricken by grief after family bereavements.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 15, 2023

"We've gone through a lot together: bereavements, happy times, sad times, we've always been there for each other. It's been lovely".

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2023

And while the coupling between the “Groundhog Day” star and Kelis might seem unlikely, both share recent personal losses — bereavements that the Sun claims they bonded over.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

They cannot prevent sicknesses, bereavements, separations, and deaths.

From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by John Charles Ryle


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